Traditional Floor Screed or Sand and Cement Floor Screed

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Traditional Floor Screed or Sand and Cement Floor Screed is made from sharp sand, cement and a minimal quantity of water. This is suitable for all applications that are to receive a floor finish and is usually the most economic.

Product Specification

Traditional Floor Screed is also known as Sand and Cement Screed or Dry Floor Screed because of its low water content.

Advantages

JCW Floor Screeding sources all traditional sand and cement screed from national specialist suppliers such as Cemex, Tarmac and Premier Mortars. This ensures that all material meets the standard required by British Standards as it is mechanically batched. This method of batching ensures that the correct quantites of sand, cement and water are present and thoroughly mixed.

Factory mixed, ready-to-use sand and cement levelling screed is suitable for both flooring and roofing applications and offers excellent cement dispersion. This in turn provides a more uniform comprehensive strength throughout.

It can be used on suspended or in-situ concrete floors, as a topping to light aggregate screeds or utilised in a floating construction over insulation to give acoustic or thermal properties.

Using ready mixed screeds eliminates the problems which can arise when using screed mixed on site, problems which can sometimes damage the integrity of the installation and its suitability for purpose or longevity.

Traditional Floor screed benefits

  • Optimum semi-dry consistency for easy laying and compaction
  • Workable for 8-12 hours
  • Contains a retarding admixture
  • Conforms to the requirements of BS EN 13813
  • Can be pumped on site if required
  • Light foot traffic – 48 hours
  • Site traffic – 7 days
  • Suitable for underfloor heating
  • Ready for all types of final floor installation
Traditional Floor screed delivery

Traditional sand and cement floor screed is generally delivered on large 6 or 8 wheel tipper vehicles carrying a maximum of 15 or 20 tonnes of material respectively. However if there are access issues smaller vehicles can be made available.

Traditional Floor screed applications

Flexible enough for use on the following bases:

  • Solid concrete ground floor slabs:
  • Directly bonded to slabs with suitable damp proof membrane between the slab and screed over an insulating layer
  • Precast concrete units or beams with reinforcement
  • In situ suspended floors
  • As a topping to lightweight screeds based on lightweight aggregates

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of sand and cement floor screed?

Traditional floor screeds are made up of sand and cement and are commonly used to provide a sturdy, level foundation for a decorative floor covering of your choice.

Although many people choose to cover screed with carpets, wooden flooring and tiles, it can also be left bare – acting as a final floor finish.

Aside from levelling out uneven subfloors to provide a smooth surface, sand and cement floor screed can be used to encase underfloor heating pipes – ensuring the even distribution of heat throughout the room and eliminating hot and cold spots.

How long do traditional floor screeds take to dry?

The time it takes for sand and cement floor screed to dry can vary depending on the depth.

For example, a thin layer of floor screed may only take 24 hours to dry, whereas thicker ones will take at least 48 hours.

The good news is, our traditional floor screeds are semi-dry – making them easy to work with. Some also contain additives to speed up curing times, allowing floor coverings to be applied sooner.

For more advice on drying times, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01204 387 029.

How much does sand and cement floor screed cost?

The cost of traditional floor screed is calculated per square metre.

The price you’ll pay is often based on the size of your floor and the screed depth – with larger areas costing more than smaller ones, and thicker layers costing more than thinner layers.

Here at JCW, we understand that no two projects are the same. That’s why, before we provide a price for sand and cement floor screed, we will always consider your project requirements.

Our experienced floor screeders ensure that every job is completed on time and within budget – so why not get in touch for your free, no-obligation quote?

Are traditional floor screeds easy to lay?

Yes – traditional sand and cement screeds are applied with a straight-edge float and finished with a trowel.

Before traditional floor screeds can be applied, you need to make sure that the sand and cement are mixed properly and evenly. Otherwise, you’ll be left with a bumpy surface that’s unsafe to walk on and position furniture on top of.

The team at JCW have vast experience when it comes to laying sand and cement floor screeds and will ensure that it is not only laid correctly, but quickly too.

If you’d like to know more about our traditional floor screeds, talk to our experts today.